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Deal to preserve 'Heart of Savary' closes

Deal to preserve 'Heart of Savary' closes

One third of Savary Island, near Powell River, has been protected for generations to come. The Nature Trust of BC made the announcement on June 3.
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Quick Peak: Ferry rebates end

Quick Peak: Ferry rebates end

BC Ferries users will see an increase in fares later this month. The corporation is ending fuel rebates on fares as of Wednesday, June 27. The decision was made due to world fuel market conditions, according to a BC Ferries statement.
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Harder line eyed on car deck rules

Harder line eyed on car deck rules

BC Ferries
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B.C. government reaches tentative three-year deal with public service workers

B.C. government reaches tentative three-year deal with public service workers

The B.C. government has reached a tentative three-year deal on a new contract with 26,500 members of the public service. The agreement with the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union calls for general wage hikes in each year of the deal.
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City of Powell River fulfills funding requests totalling $22,083

City of Powell River fulfills funding requests totalling $22,083

Non-profit organizations receive annual grants-in-aid
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Police patrol: Crime report

Police patrol: Crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for June 6 to 13, 2018 Total calls for service: 102 Impaired driving: 5 Theft: 6 Mischief: 3 Assault: 3 Tuesday, June 12: Franklin Avenue Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of LED lights and light
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City of Powell River questions infrastructure funding total

City of Powell River questions infrastructure funding total

Federal and provincial program offers fewer dollars than expected
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BC Ferries targets 2024 for two-ship service on Route 3

BC Ferries targets 2024 for two-ship service on Route 3

Transportation
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City of Powell River council rejects proposed moorage bylaw

City of Powell River council rejects proposed moorage bylaw

Monthly mooring rates remain in effect at south harbour
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City of Powell River purchases plug-in car

City of Powell River purchases plug-in car

Engineering department adds electric vehicle to fleet
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